Our History
Our Founding
July 4, 1992
Citizens Project was founded by Amy Divine and Doug Triggs. About its beginning Amy writes, “The seed of Citizens Project began one morning over bagels and The Gazette at our kitchen table. Amendment 2 was on the horizon, at that point without organized opposition. And we just read that the…
Read moreAugust 1, 1992
Doug Triggs serves as editor for Freedom Watch off and on for several years.
Read moreAmendment 2 is Approved
November 3, 1992
In November 1992, with a 53 percent majority, Colorado voters approved the notorious Amendment 2. This measure, written by religious fundamentalists in Colorado Springs, would have amended the Colorado Constitution by making it illegal for governments to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. Citizens Project became the vehicle for the…
Read moreFine Arts Center General Meeting
February 1, 1993
Thus nearly mythic meeting attracted between 400-800 (reports varied) residents, who supported tolerance, diversity and equality in our community. At subsequent meetings attendees broke into neighborhood groups, establishing the foundation for Citizens Project’s broad citizen activist network for years to come. Members monitored local schools and other community institutions to…
Read moreMission and Vision Statements
August 1, 1993
Citizens Project developed its first Mission and Vision statements: “Our vision is to create a community working beyond ignorance and prejudice where differences are respected, individual rights protected, and diversity is celebrated. Our mission is to uphold the ‘traditional American values of pluralism, freedom of religion and separation of church…
Read moreCandidate Survey
November 1, 1993
Citizens Project publishes its first Candidate Survey, featuring Colorado Springs City Council candidates. Since then, Citizens Project has distributed candidate surveys every local election, establishing itself as an indispensable resource for civic engagement.
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